Stereotypical

Pronunciation: /ˌstɛriːoʊˈtɪpɪkəl/

Stereotypical (adjective)

  1. Relating to a widely held but oversimplified idea about a group of people or things.
  2. Describing something that is a typical or expected example of a particular category.

Examples

  • The movie portrays a stereotypical view of teenagers.
  • She is a stereotypical student who studies all night.

Common collocations: stereotypical behavior, stereotypical beliefs, stereotypical role, stereotypical image

Synonyms of Stereotypical

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Stereotypical

  • describes something that deviates from the norm.
  • refers to something that is one of a kind.